One: God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Open yourselves this day to receive the Word.

All: We have committed ourselves to follow the light. We come now to be instructed by God’s law.

One: Minds set on the flesh are hostile to God. Let us, therefore, open ourselves to the Spirit.

All: We reach out for more than we can see and hear. We long to know Love’s embrace deep within.

One: The Spirit of God raised Jesus from the dead. That Spirit dwells in you and offers you new life.

All: We praise God, who saves us and gives us hope. God cares for the earth and for each one of us.

One: Come, let us worship together!

Opening Prayer (in unison)

All-powerful God, we celebrate the freedom you give us to make our own response to all the possibilities you lay out before us. We are grateful for the revelation you provide through the witness of many in the Scriptures. Through their words, help us to discern your Word. Come to us in the midst of our diversity to bring understanding and mutual caring. Open us to a new appreciation of our birthright as your children. Beyond all our clamor for the things of this world, we long for the richness of spirit you alone can provide. Feed us here, we pray. Amen.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (in unison)

All-knowing God, we know you understand us more deeply than we understand ourselves. You know how much the cares of this life weigh us down. Our thoughts and actions are often very shortsighted. We take so much for granted, failing to value the wonder of life all around us, the gift of family and friends, the amazing reality of your Spirit dwelling in us. We want to be like good soil, receiving the seed of your word with understanding that nourishes roots of trust and joy. Free us from all that keeps bearing fruit for you. Hear us now as we turn to you with our silent confessions, seeking your mercy, forgiveness and grace.

Moment of silent prayer

Assurance of God’s Love

*Gloria Patri:Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

We, the Salisbury Congregational Church, seek to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds and love our neighbors as ourselves.

This Church declares itself to be Open and Affirming to all for participation, membership, leadership and employment regardless of race, ancestry, class, gender identity, physical/mental ability or sexual orientation.

We further declare ourselves to be Affirming of each individual as a child of God, celebrating the total identity of each person.

As a declared Open and Affirming Congregation, we commit ourselves to work toward ending ignorance, fear, hatred, prejudice and discrimination against any person.

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

If you are visiting us today, Welcome!

Please sign the guestbook at the front door and introduce yourself to our Pastor or to one of the Deacons.

We hope you enjoyed a little music this morning from the hit musical Oklahoma! Come hear more at Music On The Farm, Saturday at 5:00 pm.

Please join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and fellowship following worship. All are welcome.

Our host today is the Hospitality Committee.

Please see an usher if you would like to use a hearing device

There is no Nursery Care for young children, Sunday School or Youth Discussion today.

On Friday, July 21st at 7 PM in the Parish Hall, there will be a dinner of delicious Mediterranean cuisine prepared by Alia Al Ghanem and Zeina Mehio to benefit Salisbury’s very own Syrian refugee family. A limit of 50 tickets are available for:

$35 per person, $15 for children 12 and under. Only advance reservations: SyrianRefugees@comcast.net or call 860-596-4460. Please provide your name, number of tickets, telephone number, and e-mail address. All reservations will be confirmed by return e-mail or phone.

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